Off to the Beach, Part 3

Well, our weather jackpot gave out on Thursday. A chilly, wet day. We mostly hung out at the beach house, just lounging and doing laundry. And buying movie tickets online for the new "Minion" movie. The kids had been REALLY wanting to see it. Remember that part. They REALLY wanted to see it.

There was a late morning break in the rain, so we stretched our legs and used the playground a bit.






So, we got to the first matinée movie of the day. And got our seats. The lights went out. The previews started. And Colin wanted to leave. Go to the hall. LEAVE. NOW. He wanted to LEAVE. We are mean parents and said, NO. Mostly because WE wanted to see the Minions. And in the middle of the movie, Gillian started wanting to leave too. Sigh. I think it boiled down to this a) they were tired b) it was LOUD and c) they don't yet understand that bad stuff doesn't permanently happen to the main characters in kid movies. Anyway, we made it through the movie. And if you ask them now, Colin and Gillian will both SWEAR they liked it. KIDS.

Anyway, we hit Funland again after the movie. And noticed that the beach was actually closed to swimmers that day. Surf was just too rough.



When we woke up on Friday, there was no rain. But also little humidity and BIG surf. So it was a day for playing in the sand and walking the beach. No swimming for us!













Parents!


Grandparents!


Family!


Ladies!


Dancing girly.


Relaxing.


Names in the sand (in hopes of returning next year).





Oh, more doritos.



Friday evening we went out for our traditional last night at the beach dinner. And some Funland. And some ice cream. Gillian agreed to some pictures before we left. Colin did not.




Some dinner shenanigans.






Funland.



(Notice that Daddy and Colin didn't go UP in their helicopter. By Colin's decree.)


Papa Greg kindly snapped this (AWESOME) family pic in about 3 seconds for us on the boardwalk.


Saturday morning we were up and out the door by 7:00. We stopped for some gas and some waffles. And one final round of silliness.




Bridge from the other side...


And we had another fast, easy trip home. Thank goodness for good travelers. We had a FANTASTIC week. We can't wait to go back!

Memorial Day Catch Up!

It's been a few weeks, but I'm going to add our Memorial Day weekend pictures!  We had a lovely weekend up North, visiting with friends, and celebrating Mommy's birthday!

It was a chilly weekend, so we spent some time playing indoors....and enjoying DUELING iPads.  Jeez.



The kids did drag Daddy out for some soccer right after breakfast on Sunday.  In pajamas!




We joined Noonie and Dickiedoo for lunch on Sunday.  The kids went CRAZY over his side bank that was covered in rocks. I think Dickiedoo spent all afternoon hauling the rock back UP the hill.





The sun DID feel good!


There's Dickiedoo tramping through the woods with kiddos in tow.


Sunday night Aunt Emily and Uncle Stevie had a little party for Uncle Stevie's graduation from electrician's school. YAY Uncle Stevie! The kids love the play set in their backyard!





On Monday we had our annual picnic with Uhls and Keisters! Fun as usual!

There was a lot of wagon hauling. Not by ME. Other people are much nicer.


There was a little planting going on too.








IT'S JOE!! YAY!! One of our favorite people!



Our princess.


A great weekend full of family and fun!!